Do You Really Need Two Solicitors to Change a Property Title?

If you’re changing a property title after separation, divorce, or removing an ex-partner, you may have been told:

“You’ll need two solicitors — one for each side.”

For many people, that advice stops the process entirely.

But in a large number of agreed, straightforward cases, it isn’t required.

Why Solicitors Often Say You Need Two

Traditional conveyancing firms are structured for:

• Property sales
• Disputes
• Litigation-risk scenarios

So they default to a full legal setup even where:

• Both parties agree
• There is no dispute
• The change is administrative, not adversarial

This is risk management for the firm — not necessarily what’s required.

What Actually Matters for a Title Change

For agreed title changes, the focus is on:

• Clear consent from all parties
• Proper identity checks
• A compliant and accurate application
• Correct submission through official channels

It does not automatically require two solicitors acting against each other.

Why So Many People Overpay

When a simple title change is treated like a full conveyancing transaction, it results in:

• Duplicate work
• Longer timelines
• Fees running into the thousands

This is often disproportionate for agreed cases.

How Property Swift Handles Agreed Title Changes

Property Swift specialises in agreed, non-contentious property title updates.

Our service is designed for cases where:

• Both parties are aligned
• There is no dispute
• Customers want a fixed-fee, structured solution

We handle the process end-to-end with:

• Independent verification
• Registry-compliant submission
• Clear progress tracking
• Support through to completion

When Two Solicitors Are Appropriate

Two solicitors may be appropriate where:

• There is a dispute
• One party is under pressure
• A court order or trust arrangement exists
• The financial structure is complex

These are exceptions, not the default.

If someone has been told they need two solicitors without anyone first understanding their situation, that advice is likely generic.

👉 Speak to Property Swift before committing to unnecessary legal costs.

COMPARISON TABLE 

Traditional Conveyancer vs Property Swift

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Do I always need two solicitors to change a property title?

No. In agreed, straightforward cases, it’s often unnecessary.

2. What if my ex-partner agrees to the change?

That’s exactly the type of case Property Swift is designed for.

3. Is this only for divorce cases?

No. It also applies to separation, gifting, and other agreed ownership changes.

4. Do you provide legal advice?

No — this is a structured, compliant service for agreed cases.

5. What if the case is too complex?

That will be identified early and signposted appropriately.